(A) A written application for a lawn irrigation or swimming pool service installation must be completed and submitted to the Building Official.
(B) Charge for meter; size. A meter charge of $135 shall be paid by the applicant for all meters ¾ inch in size. All installations requiring meters larger than ¾ inch shall be by special agreement, the conditions of which shall be set by the city to cover all costs incurred by the city for meters larger than ¾ inch in size. The city will provide the ¾ inch touch read meter.
(C) Advanced payment required. The applicant shall pay all appropriate charges and fees in advance, before the application is approved.
(D) A site review will be conducted by the city at a cost of $50 per service line, which shall be paid at the time of application.
(E) It will be the responsibility of the applicant to furnish and install a shut-off valve, backflow prevention device, service pipe to the irrigation and/or swimming pool system, meter yoke, meter box and lid assembly approved by the city. All other installation costs under this provision will be paid by the applicant.
(F) An approved backflow prevention device shall be installed on the irrigation and/or swimming pool service line. Installation of approved devices shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. Each device shall be tested at the time of installation and at least annually or more frequently if recommended by the manufacturer. The annual inspection report shall be sent to the Director of Public Works or his or her duly authorized representative.
(G) Conformance to construction specification standards. All pipes, fittings, and appurtenances shall conform to the Waterloo Construction Details.
(Ord. 1362, passed 12-19-2005; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 7-23-2007)